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Kingman, Kansas
Kingman, city, in Kingman County, Kansas. Kingman had 2,884 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,105 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,957 (±32). GEOID 2036950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,884
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,105 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,957 ±32
Median household income
$48,750
±$15,526 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$73,800
±$10,386 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$833
±$97 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Kingman and what county is it in?
Kingman is a city in Kingman County, Kansas. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 865 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kingman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,884 people lived in Kingman on July 1, 2025, down 7.2% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 3,105 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,957 (±32).
| Measure | Kingman | Kingman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,957 ±32 | 7,186 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,474 ±125 | 3,166 | +149 |
| Average household size | 1.94 ±0.16 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,712 ±97 | 3,685 | no clear change |
Kingman's population since 2000
From 3,387 in 2000 to 2,884 in 2025: down 14.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kingman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kingman?
The median resident of Kingman is 40.4 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%.
| Measure | Kingman | Kingman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±3.0 | 42.1 | −4.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±3.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5% ±3.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±3.1 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6% ±5.9 pts | 89.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±5.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±3.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±5.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±4.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1% ±4.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1% ±6.1 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±5.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.1% ±8.6 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kingman earn?
Half of Kingman's 1,474 households earn less than $48,750 a year (±$15,526), against $59,842 in Kingman County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,048 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kingman | Kingman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,750 ±$15,526 | $59,842 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,384 ±$12,457 | $78,582 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,467 ±$5,729 | $34,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±6.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±17.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4% ±4.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% ±5.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±6.4 pts | 82.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kingman?
Owners occupy 55.9% of Kingman's occupied homes and renters 44.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $73,800 by its owner (±$10,386). The median renter pays $833 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kingman | Kingman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $73,800 ±$10,386 | $111,100 | −$23,794 |
| Median gross rent | $833 ±$97 | $846 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3% ±14.2 pts | 33.2% | +19.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,096 ±$116 | $1,294 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.9% ±9.7 pts | 66.3% | −16.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.1% ±9.7 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,712 ±97 | 3,685 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1% ±9.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0% ±7.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±3.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.9% ±8.4 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kingman building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Kingman in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 5.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kingman work and get to work?
86.3% of Kingman's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes.
| Measure | Kingman | Kingman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4% ±4.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±4.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.3% ±6.3 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±5.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±4.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.6% ±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±3.7 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kingman?
1 census tract lies mostly in Kingman, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9612Kingman County | 3,217 | $55,938 |
| Tract 9613Kingman County | 1,495 | $61,458 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kingman) · Census block assignment files
How does Kingman compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kingman is the 6,460th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Kingman ranks 355th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 89th | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 371st | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 162nd | 376 |
| Median household income | 355th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 239th | 375 |
| Median home value | 359th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 191st | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 130th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 266th | 374 |
| Median age | 169th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 351st | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 235th | 375 |
Kingman's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Kingman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kingman?
21 of the 57 figures for Kingman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kingman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kingman.